Sunset Tower Hotel

Facilities

• The property includes 81 subtly luxurious suites and rooms, a majority of which feature floor-to-ceiling windows that offer unrivaled views of the Hollywood Hills and downtown Los Angeles.

What's the Story

• Widely known as the crown jewel of the Sunset Strip, this landmark building has served as a residence to countless Hollywood legends including Errol Flynn, Claudette Colbert, John Wayne, Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Marylin Monroe and Howard Hughes.

Wine & Dine

• A cozy rendezvous inspired by early Hollywood, The Tower Bar and Restaurant offers an elegant haven for the discerning. Steeped in the mystery of a glamorous Hollywood long past, walnut-paneled walls frame sweeping views of the city. Here guests can sip cocktails in flattering rose-colored light, lulled by the playing of famed jazz pianists. The Tower Bar also offers casual dress poolside dining with a unique indoor/outdoor setting and incredible, sweeping views of the city. The refreshed outdoor portion of the Terrace offers a relaxed, casual setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Crisp white cushions, a covered travertine lanai with a view of the swimming pool and spectacular views of LA make even the locals feel as if they're on vacation.

Fitness

• The team at Mansion Fitness has transformed John Wayne’s former apartment into a gorgeous 7,000 square foot bright and airy indoor-outdoor facility located on the 3rd level of the hotel. Established in 2011 by Darren Misaresh, Mansion Fitness caters to Los Angeles’ fitness elite. Hotel guests are offered 24-hour access to the facility, which is home to state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical cross-trainers, free weights, and features equipment from Canali, which is exclusive to Mansion Fitness on the west coast.

Dresscode

• LA is a casual town, and exclusive addresses like Sunset Tower are no exception. For the Tower Bar and Restaurant, dressing up smart is advised to look the part.

Budget

• Rates start at USD 370 + tax per night including tax at 15.5 per cent. Please note the hotel charges an additional resort fee of USD 35 per room per night.

Location & Setting

• Centrally situated on the famed Sunset Strip, the Sunset Tower Hotel is only minutes away from Beverly Hills and Hollywood, affording guests the finest restaurants, shopping, antique stores, and art galleries. Guests can stroll to the Sunset Plaza with its boutiques, bookstores, and outdoor cafes. The friendly staff is always available to help organize your activities.

Where to Eat

• Republique with a French-style menu, go for breakfast, and take home fresh pastries. Try it during the week for shorter lines. La Brea.

• Bicyclette is a Parisian-inspired restaurant from Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke featuring the best of Paris’s iconic bistro culture and California’s fresh ingredients.

• Petit Trois, another great french spot in Hollywood. The bar seats are the best in house.

• Stir Crazy is a new small neighborhood restaurant serving European cuisine, Hollywood. No reservations.

• La Dolce Vita is a classic Italian dinner spot in Beverly Hills. Take a classic pasta and a martini.

• More restaurants and bars in The 84 Rooms Guide To Los Angeles.

Art to See

• Hauser & Wirth in Downtown. They also have a great restaurant on site called Manuela, including hens next door (ask to see them).
• Los Angeles County Museum of Art

How to Get There

• LAX is a 30-45 minutes cab or Uber ride to the hotel, depending on traffic.